Coral Bay Resort
9 Moo 2, T. BophutKoh Samui, Suratthani 84320
Location:Chaweng Beach
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Travel Reviews: 7.7 (43 reviews)
| Coral Bay Resort Coral Bay Resort is designed for travellers in search of a relaxing and eco-friendly holiday experience. The peaceful natural environment of Coral Bay Resort minimizes the stress of today urban lifestyle and offers a welcome alternative to the crowded concrete establishments that unfortunately are becoming all too prevalent on Koh Samui. |
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Coral Bay Resort Traveller Reviews
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Coral Bay Resort was absolutely gorgeous! As a family of 5 we all enjoyed a wonderful holiday with friendly and helpful staff. It is a little north of the main activity but a very short ride to everything you need. The pool was amazing and the breakfast, delicious! Highly recommended..
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Sawadee is a terrific website with the best deals and very efficient staff.. thank you for making our holiday such a success
Date: May 06, 2012
written by: Jeanette Breen
| Room | 10.0 | |
| Service | 10.0 | |
| Facilities | 10.0 | |
| Location | 8.0 |
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Unfortunately our accommodation at Coral Bay was not up to standard. This was our 4th time at this resort and we were very disappointed. The resort is very tired and appears run down. The gardens were overgrown and needed attention, the pool beds were very dirty, the towels looked like they were 20 years old all torn and frayed, there was no pool service, in fact the service was appalling from the reception area thru to the restaurant. We came from another resort where the staff were brilliant kind and very friendly but at CB they were rude, and not communicative at all and I hardly noticed a smile amongst them. They advertise that they have 3 restaurants where in fact there is only one that was operating as a restaurant, so you might want to make sure that when you are advertising this that its not misleading. In the one restaurant where we did spend money I wanted a glass of white wine only to be told that the owner had taken all the white wine to a party!.Sadly I cannot recommend this resort to anyone who is looking for 4 star accom.
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Trip adviser were great and I will be using this web site every time I travel and I will be paying more attention to the reviews left by others next time!
Date: Apr 18, 2012
written by: Prue Martin
| Room | 4.0 | |
| Service | 2.0 | |
| Facilities | 2.0 | |
| Location | 6.0 |
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Vi har vært på hotellet i april 2012, 2 uker.Vi er veldig fornøyd med service og fasiliteter på hotellet. Hvis vi skal reise til Koh Samui en gang til, kommer vi mest sannsynlig å velge dette hotellet igjen. Hotellet har kjempeflott tropisk hage og behagelig bassengområdet. Det er en del sjøgress i havet på stranden ved siden av hotellet og det er ganske grunn, sanden er ikke så finkornet som på Chaweng beach. Men det har ikke påvirket vårt inntrykk av oppholdet. Det er kort vei til Chaweng beach, eneste ulempe er at man må gå på veien, hvor det er ganske mye trafikk ca 5-10 min. Ellers er vi veldig fornøyde med oppholdet og har fått med seg flotte bildet og masse gode minner fra ferien.
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Date: Apr 17, 2012
written by: Glazkova Marina
| Room | 10.0 | |
| Service | 10.0 | |
| Facilities | 10.0 | |
| Location | 8.0 |
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Eine traumhafte Anlage!!! Wir hatten einen Family DeLuxe Beach Bungalow mit direktem Seeblick. Es wehte immer eine leichte Briese über die Terasse. Großzügige Terasse große Schlafzimmer mit harten Betten (Wir fanden es gut) Wir waren sehr zufrieden mit dem Service des Hotels. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit und hat sich den A. aufgerissen um unsere Wünsche zu erfüllen. Frühstück war lecker und ausreichend vorhanden. Wir waren einzig und allein zur Erholung da. Wer zum Schnorcheln oder Tauchen dahin fahren möchte den müssen wir leider enttäuschen: Das Wasser ist sehr trüb... Was wir zu Bemängeln hatten waren die sehr hohen Preise des Essens und der Getränke im Hotel. Wir sind nur außerhalb des Hotels Essen gewesen weil die Preise dort um ca. 50% günstiger waren. Ach ja-> Die Coctails im Hotel gingen gar nicht was sehr schade war da die Bar am Abend und in der Nacht traumhaft schön war. Wir werden nächstes Jahr zu 100% wieder dorthinfahren. Eins noch: Keine Chinesen und Russen in der Anlage deswegen sehr ruhig und Angenehm. Gruß Frank Burmester Hamburg Deutschland
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Perfect!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks to Ms Tim
Date: Feb 10, 2012
written by: Frank Christian Burmester
| Room | 8.0 | |
| Service | 10.0 | |
| Facilities | 8.0 | |
| Location | 10.0 |
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We loved our stay at Coral Bay Resort. The beach is great and quiet, no Russians. The Bungalow was big enough for all 4 of us. However, we think this resort needs a tone up as some facilities show some wear/age. The pool area definately needs updating. Enjoyed Amata Spa, recommend everyone to try that. We will be back next year.
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no problem, very efficient.
Date: Feb 07, 2012
written by: Mr and Mrs Jefferson and kids
| Room | 6.0 | |
| Service | 10.0 | |
| Facilities | 6.0 | |
| Location | 10.0 |
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Hello, Although hotel is very cozy and charming, I was definitively very disapointed with hotel service! The night before leaving, I asked to pay additional expenses (drinks,food,..)to get ready early morning but I found out that it is not possible to use VISA credit card!! wowo..how is it possible? then hotel staff dont provide any solutions to solve the problem (STRATEGY OF WAITING)!!! NO SOLUTIONS until the customer finally found a way by paying with cash! WHAT HAPPEN IS NO CASH? no helpful. It gave me a sad feeling when leaving this place and it does not motive me to come back: PITY!! I heard better service in Thailand! Chock Di Na Khrap!
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Date: Feb 21, 2012
written by: Pinping QI
| Room | 8.0 | |
| Service | 2.0 | |
| Facilities | 6.0 | |
| Location | 6.0 |
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Friendly and efficient frontdesk-straff. Rooms are spacious and wel maintained. OCEAN-view is marvelous. Exterior of the bungalo s is a bit dated. Thatched roofs are worn-out and need replacement. Although the location is top it looks like tatt this resortt is on it s return. One beach-bar was closed and the other bar/restaurant wasn t suitable for collecting drinks etc in bathing-suit. Diner restaurant is overpriced. Although high-season the resort was only 50% occupied. Stayed her during high-season
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Booking went very easy. Also making changes after booking went without any problems. Mrs. Tim from Sawadee was very cooperative and respons to emails as very fast. Will definately book with Sawadee again.
Date: Jan 30, 2012
written by: Ivo C.M. Legein
| Room | 6.0 | |
| Service | 6.0 | |
| Facilities | 4.0 | |
| Location | 10.0 |
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I have been keeping The Coral Bay in mind since my first visit to Koh Samui in late nineties. I passed it by many times and looked around. Prime location, away from noisy Chaweng beach but still close to town, wide beachfront strap which is a rarity nowadays, spacious sea-view bungalows, lush gardens… Indeed, natural luxury, which is the resort’s slogan. Too bad now, its better times have definitely passed. Now it looks neglected and untended. There has been no renovation for years. Bungalows are still comfortable, as they were initially constructed. I bet you won’t get that space for that money anymore anywhere else on the island. We stayed at a PDF (I guess it means paired deluxe family) consisting of two big interconnected bedrooms, each with a king-size bed and a separate bathroom, and a spacious sea-view terrace. I estimate the total space to well exceed 100 sq. meters. The bungalow is so cozy and eco-friendly. It is all-wooden inside and outside, including furniture, has a thatched roof and natural stone in bathrooms. However, renovation has been needed years ago. Or at least elementary day-to-day maintenance. Windows are blotchy. My wife had to buy a detergent at 7/11 and clean the glass herself. The pool is out-of-date and small. Chlorine-cleaning is not maintained, which the management believes to be a plus, but it means muddy and greasy water. If you wear a mask and dive, you would hardly see your stretched hand. All-wooden sunbeds are withered, futons are covered with spots and slits all around. As a result, the pool is unattended. The beach is not cleaned everyday from sea weeds. Unlike in any well-managed resort, coconuts are dangerously hanging over your head everywhere. Let alone our 5-year kid, we were afraid for ourselves. I had to tell the management about that, and in a couple of days they cut some of those bombs along the paths in the gardens, but on the beach it all remained the same. The beach hut, supposed to be a beachside snack bar, is always closed. I mean, 24/7. Variety of food displayed at breakfast is somewhat an absolute minimum. The main restaurant is almost unattended. The food is pretty good, however, the overall atmosphere is somewhat dead-alive. The menu booklets look like they have never been renewed since the resort’s opening, well-handled and stained. They have a very beautiful lounge next to the restaurant, sort of a big pergola with multicolored clothes fancifully twisted and hanging over your head while you are sitting back in comfy cane sofas and chairs. Wonderfully designed idea, but if you look closer, those clothes have never been to laundry and ironing since the decoration was initially made… So wonderfully conceived, designed and created, the resort has gone rusty and now is in utter desertion… So sad. The staff is not bad, they keep smiling and do their job somehow, but, as everything else in the resort, people leave you with that impression of indifference and negligence. One night, we saw two fat rats strolling on the roof of the adjoining bungalow! My wife was shocked, and it nearly became the final straw for us… But we decided to stay there to the very end, since the accommodation was fully prepaid in advance. The resort’s website has not been updated for four years now, links don’t work properly, which should have been a troubling sign for us. Perhaps, that was the time when the resort was sold by its initial owners… Now it is clenched between Nora Beach and Anantara Lawana which both have worse beach slots and sea access, but look well managed, clean, always full of guests, lights, music and fun. IN SUMMARY: for us, it was not the worst choice because we have been to Koh Samui many times, and in fact, all we need is a spacious room. The Coral Bay provides it, and that’s value for money. We always rent a car and go around the island, attending various places and resorts with their pools, beaches and restaurants. But for those who are not that well acquainted with the island and prefer to get everything in a single basket, to have comfort, good facilities and services at one place, The Coral Bay is not recommended. At least, until it changes to the better, someday, somehow. P.S. If I had money, I would buy and resurrect it, turn it into a real pearl…
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Excellent, as always.
Date: Jan 25, 2012
written by: Ivan Smolin
| Room | 6.0 | |
| Service | 2.0 | |
| Facilities | 2.0 | |
| Location | 8.0 |
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The hotel is really nice. We recommend!
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Date: Jan 17, 2012
written by: Juliana Haddad
| Room | 10.0 | |
| Service | 6.0 | |
| Facilities | 8.0 | |
| Location | 6.0 |
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The bungalows where huge. They are nice but they getting old...the garden is great. The pool needs constructions especially the area around the pool. The staff was....hmmmm not to compare with other thai people we ever met. I don´t know the reason what made them so bored and uninterested...the beach was nice but there is nothing around to have a nice drink or a quick lunch...you need to go by car or bike to the city which is very close...but its not possible to walk along the beach. Breakfast was ok. Not more not less....no fruit carving...a bit loveless...it was low season we get a bungalow which is very far away to walk to the pool and our 8 year old daughter had a bit problems to find the way...it was not possible to move to another bungalow although there where just 5 familys...if there was 5....
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too long story....
Date: Nov 10, 2011
written by: Weigel Anja
| Room | 6.0 | |
| Service | 4.0 | |
| Facilities | 4.0 | |
| Location | 4.0 |
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Fantastic people. Everyone looks after you really well. The spa is by far and away the best I have ever been too. The place is a quiet peaceful place which is precisely what I wanted. The rooms are well kept and truly match the pictures.
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Date: Sep 18, 2011
written by: Kamal Sherdil Lagan
| Room | 8.0 | |
| Service | 10.0 | |
| Facilities | 8.0 | |
| Location | 8.0 |
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It s really value for money , especially if you plan to join day tours anyway. My dad got a fever after joining the safari tour (may be too tired) , and it was amazing that he was fully recovered/recharged just by 1-day enjoying the fresh air and wonderful garden walking in the hotel. Of course, he told me that the nice room service served him the best, and he could take a good rest and he enjoyed the sunshine just at the doorway.
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Ms Bee is really helpful to recommend such a wonderful hotel which best-fit my need.
Date: Jul 20, 2011
written by: Ho Ying
| Room | 10.0 | |
| Service | 10.0 | |
| Facilities | 10.0 | |
| Location | 4.0 |
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I love the Coral Bay resort so much. I can see the beach and sea just on the balcony. The flowers on the bed are also sweet. The service which could almost meet our require is also good. All in all, that s the perfect resort.
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It s a really good agent for its convenience booking service. It s good tool to search resort I want.
Date: Jun 25, 2011
written by: Yang Luke
| Room | 10.0 | |
| Service | 10.0 | |
| Facilities | 10.0 | |
| Location | 10.0 |
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Hotel is very beautiful! Due to the rainy season, the room has the worm, maybe is the centipede. bungalow very big,very nice. Hotel s beach is just so so, can t swimming. My daughter very like swimming pool. If you are not afraid of worm. It s a good choice for leisure.
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Date: Jun 21, 2011
written by: PAN PEIYING
| Room | 8.0 | |
| Service | 6.0 | |
| Facilities | 6.0 | |
| Location | 6.0 |
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We had a tranquil and comfortable stay. Perfect location. Lovely views from our beachfront bungalow. Loved our cat visitor - he had such spirit!We will definately stay here again.
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Date: Jun 03, 2011
written by: Corrien Baumgardt
| Room | 10.0 | |
| Service | 6.0 | |
| Facilities | 8.0 | |
| Location | 8.0 |
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Hotel is located in a very beautifull area, very silent, green, comfortable. Nice beach, clean. Close to the tourist area (about 20 min walking), but good far from the noise of town... I would like to recommend those people, who are tired from city noise to be some time in silence and relax. Friendly personal, very convenient rooms (that is not 5 stars, but more close to 4 stars hotel). I like that!!!!
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Very convenient. Very safety. Easy. Reasonable price offer. Thank you!
Date: Feb 02, 2011
written by: DOROZHKIN SERGEY
| Room | 6.0 | |
| Service | 8.0 | |
| Facilities | 6.0 | |
| Location | 10.0 |
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This resort was absolutely stunning. The staff were so friendly and helpful, the food in the downstairs restaurant had some of the best Thai food i tasted. The resort is just out of the main street of Chaweng which was perfect as the main road chaweng can stink and be quite dirty. The bungalows were perfect with large bulcanys.
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Date: Jan 12, 2011
written by: Brodie Thompsett
| Room | 8.0 | |
| Service | 10.0 | |
| Facilities | 6.0 | |
| Location | 10.0 |
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excelent hotel. very quiet, abeat far from main beach and street.
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excelent.
Date: Aug 24, 2010
written by: erez simcha fire
| Room | 10.0 | |
| Service | 10.0 | |
| Facilities | 10.0 | |
| Location | 8.0 |
Coral Bay Resort is designed for travelers in search of a relaxing and eco-friendly holiday experience. The peaceful natural environment of Coral Bay Resort minimizes the stress of today urban lifestyle and offers a welcome alternative to the crowded concrete establishments that unfortunately are becoming all too prevalent on Koh Samui.
Since opening in 1982, we have worked hard to maintain the delicate balance between preserving the natural charm of Koh Samui while providing the amenities for our discerning guests. The abundant tropical flora creates a sanctuary for many species of birds, butterflies and squirrels.
The waste water is pretreated through stages of septic tanks, bio tanks and settlement tanks before filtering through a natural treatment system of media, aquatic flora / fauna and finally polished off with a protein skimmer which purifies the water further and convert harmful nitrates into beneficial ones before it goes into our sprinkler system.
We are situated on Yai Noi Bay, north Chaweng Beach on the north eastern part of Koh Samui, about 10 minutes from the airport.
ACCOMMODATION
- Air conditioning and ceiling fans
- 7-ft ultra large king size bed and a day bed for the extra person or child
- IDD telephone line and complimentary broadband connection as well as WI-FI coverage for the entire resort
- Satellite TV and CD/DVD/mp3 Player and a large selection of movies from our library
- Refrigerator and mini bar
- Coffee / Tea making facilities and personal electronic safe
- Bathrobes and custom-formulated toiletries using all natural botanicals with our signature fragrance
- Skylights in bathrooms
- Huge private balcony with ceiling fan, deck chairs and loungers
Deluxe Double & Beachfront Deluxe Double
** FOR A FAMILY / PARTY OF THREE OR MORE PERSONS, WE RECOMMEND ONE OF OUR FAMILY BUNGALOWS. **
Deluxe Family
The large airy bathroom boasts hammered stainless sink bowls and waterfall showers. Each 20 m2 balcony looks out onto the gardens, some with vistas of the sea in the distance.
Premium Deluxe & Beachfront Premium Deluxe Family
Perfect for families or a group of friends, the original furniture, art pieces, native fabrics and unique artifacts in these spacious bungalows create a rustic yet elegant feel.
Baan Chomjan Villa
The beautifully appointed Baan Chomjan is set apart in its own compound with private entrance and night time security. The rate is inclusive of breakfast and tax for up to six persons. For an extra charge, an additional two people can be accommodated by converting the two day beds in the den into single beds. Those sleeping in the den can either share one of the upstairs en-suite bathrooms or use the guest toilet downstairs. Baan Chomjan residents also have full use of all hotel facilities.
Restaurant & Bar
Whether you are a carnivore or a vegetarian, a bon vivant or a teetotaller, you will find something to satisfy your needs on our extensive food and drink menu. Our guests often say we serve the best Thai food on the island. They appreciate that we do not tone down the flavors to satisfy westernized notions of Thai cuisine unless we are specifically requested to do so.
Services & Facilities
Being in paradise doesn not mean being bored! On site is a fresh water swimming pool (with childrens section) overlooking the sea, plus ping pong and beach volleyball. The coral reef in the bay offers good snorkeling, fishing and shelling. The tiny island of Koh Matlang opposite the resort has an adjacent reef and is accessible by short long-tail boat or at low tide, by wading. Snorkeling equipment and kayaks are available for rent, as are jeeps and motorbikes. Windsurfers, parasailers, scooters and jet skis can be rented on the main part of nearby Chaweng beach.
Our Internet workstation at the lobby is available for guests in need of their daily email fix, while those who have brought along their Wi-Fi enabled notebooks can plug in at the lobby, restaurant and swimming pool if they are away from their rooms.
Our new spa is located next to the swimming pool. With its cool interiors and intimate setting, it is an ideal hideaway for a day of pampering and healing. Detox in the infrared sauna followed by a high pressure jet massage, then bliss out under the gentle care of our well-trained therapists.
TOUR DESK ACTIVITIES
Fishing and snorkeling trips to Koh Matsum and Koh Taen, PADI Diving courses, Angthong Marine National Park tour; Kayaking at the Angthong Marine Park; Koh Pha-ngan tour; Koh Samui Island tour; Koh Tao and Nang Yuan tour; Jungle Safari, Guided Hiking trips to the hills of Samui, Elephant Trekking, Pearl Diving.
ENTERTAINMENT
The bars on Chaweng and Lamai offer Thai boxing, transvestite cabaret shows and other exotic nighttime entertainment, as well as dancing from dusk til dawn. Food wise, resident expatriates from Italy , France and Germany are constantly opening (and often closing) all manner of restaurants in Chaweng, Bophud and Maenam. Some are actually fabulous.
SHOPPING
Meanwhile, Koh Samui abounds in shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities. The streets of Chaweng, Lamai and Nathon are clogged with souvenir stalls that offer an assortment of wares ranging from tacky to terrific.
SIGHTS and SENES
The amazing Hinta Hinyai phallic rocks, Butterfly Garden; Samui Aquarium; Snake Farm; Monkey Theater; Hin Lad and Na Muang waterfalls; Crocodile Farm; Hiking trails to Samui Highland Park, Secret Buddha Garden, Monkeys working in coconut plantations, 100-year old house, Big Buddha shrine, Hua Thanon Fishing Village, Various Temples and Pagodas, Lamai Culture Hall, Nathon main town.
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